Donald Macdonald: Collaboration key for food and drink

A key challenge for Scotland’s food and drink sector has been the build up to, and result of, the European Union referendum.
However, following a period of uncertainty there is positive news, with the Bank of Scotland’s fifth annual food and drink report suggesting that the industry is set to increase its investment in engaging new overseas customers over the next five years, as it seeks to find new markets for quality Scottish produce.
Scotland has worked hard to build its reputation as the land of food and drink Donald Macdonald Opportunities for agriculture
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